Serving 274 students in grades 6-13, Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-13
Enrollment: 274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy's ranking?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is ranked #54 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
274 students attend Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy offer ?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-13
What school district is Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy located?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 12 other public schools located in Downtown.
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The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy (0.0 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-13
Enrollment: 274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
